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Nov 27, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) slam dunks during the second half against the Ohio Bobcats at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini MVP in the win over Minnesota

Jalen Wilson

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Dec 17, 2020

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from Illini win over Minnesota

Collin Allen

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Dec 16, 2020

Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to beat Minnesota

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 14, 2020

Illinois Basketball: After loss to Missouri, Illini fall in latest AP Top 25 poll

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 14, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 08: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at State Farm Center on March 8, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against the Missouri Tigers

David Carey

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Dec 14, 2020

Dec 12, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) and Missouri Tigers guard Dru Smith (12) fight for a loose ball during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 big statistics from the Illini loss to Missouri

Max Feldman

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Dec 13, 2020

Dec 12, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) reacts after a foul call during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini loss to Missouri

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 13, 2020

Nov 26, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Adam Miller (44) reacts after his three point shot during the second half against the Chicago State Cougars at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Early season standouts propel Illini to 4-1 start

Zain Bando

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Dec 12, 2020

Dec 2, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Da'Monte Williams (20) celebrate a three point basket in the first half against the Baylor Bears at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to beat the Missouri Tigers

Collin Allen

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Dec 12, 2020

Illinois Basketball: Illini MVP in the win against Duke

Jalen Wilson

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Dec 11, 2020

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 05: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates after a play in the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena on March 05, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini report card against the Duke Blue Devils

David Carey

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Dec 10, 2020

Nov 26, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) goes up for a shot during the second half against the Chicago State Cougars at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 big statistics from the Illini win over Duke

Max Feldman

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Dec 10, 2020

Mar 8, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrates after scoring during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini taking down a blue-blood in Duke is rare

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 10, 2020

Nov 26, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Adam Miller (left) celebrates his three point shot with Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) during the second half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini win over Duke

Collin Allen

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Dec 9, 2020

Mar 1, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 ways the Illini beating Duke will impact the future

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 9, 2020

Nov 25, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) goes up for a shot against the North Carolina A&T Aggies during the first half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Observations about the upcoming Illini week 3

Zain Bando

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Dec 8, 2020

Feb 11, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini huddle prior to a game against the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini ready to change the historic trend against Duke

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 8, 2020

Mar 1, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood is seen prior to a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini still in top 10 in latest AP Top 25 poll

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 7, 2020

Dec 2, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with guard Andre Curbelo (5) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) in the second half against the Baylor Bears at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to beat the Duke Blue Devils

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 7, 2020

Illinois Basketball: 2020-21 Illini bracketology projections 2.0

Collin Allen

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Dec 5, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 02: Brad Underwood the head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini gives instructions to his team against the Baylor Bears during the Jimmy V Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 02, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini MVP in the loss against Baylor

Jalen Wilson

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Dec 5, 2020

Nov 25, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; A general view during the second half during a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the North Carolina A&T Aggies at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini vs UT-Martin canceled, one option left

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 4, 2020

Dec 2, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Da'Monte Williams (20) celebrate a three point basket in the first half against the Baylor Bears at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini report card against the Baylor Bears

David Carey

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Dec 4, 2020

Nov 25, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; North Carolina A&T Aggies guard Fred Cleveland Jr. (right) goes up for a shot as Illinois Fighting Illini guard Adam Miller (44) defends during the first half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Adam Miller already piling up accolades for Illini

Zain Bando

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Dec 3, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 02: Trent Frazier #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dribbles the ball against the Baylor Bears during the Jimmy V Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 02, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 4 observations from the Illini loss to Baylor

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 3, 2020

Jan 20, 2020; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Texas Longhorns center Will Baker (50) shoots a three pointer during the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Transfer Will Baker would be a perfect fit for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 2, 2020

Jan 30, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini Orange Krush student section distracts the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a free throw during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini squeeze in game between Baylor and Duke

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 1, 2020

Nov 26, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Adam Miller (left) celebrates his three point shot with Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) during the second half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 4 keys for the Illini to knock off No. 2 Baylor

Collin Allen

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Dec 1, 2020

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